PPDS has adopted a new senior management structure with Franck Racape, Martijn van der Woude and Robert Hsu assuming extended roles in global operations following the announcement current general manager, Chris Colpaert, is to leave the company. The trio will lead the the global provider of Philips branded digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TV products and…
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Technology and service provider network PSNI Global Alliance has selected Shure as the official supplier of audio for its annual global meeting at ISE 2022. A Global Preferred Vendor Partner for the Alliance, Shure will provide its Microflex® Complete Wireless (MXCW) Conference System to enable discussions during the off-site meeting. This premier solution combines microphone, loudspeaker, interpretation audio and user…
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PPDS has appointed Valeriia Polovkova as international project manager for tailored installations of Philips-branded professional displays in hospitality, corporate and retail settings. A self-proclaimed “problem solving specialist”, Valeriia joins PPDS with more than 10 years of AV industry experience – including specialist technical knowledge of Philips displays – further strengthening and extending PPDS’ highly unique and acclaimed team of International…
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Planon has taken a majority shareholding in SPM Assets, an Aukland based provider of specialised asset management services and software in Australia and New Zealand for owners and managers of building portfolios. The acquisition heralds the start of a new partnership that will allow Planon to expand its geographical reach and partner ecosystem whilst providing SPM Assets with an expanded…
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Planon has been named a ‘Leader’ in Verdantix’ 2022 Green Quadrant: Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) report. The company’s digital workplace and smart building solutions were acknowledged for delivering end-to-end real estate management capabilities, comprehensive workplace services tools for employees, advanced business intelligence integrations, and broad functionality for facility management service providers. The Verdantix Green Quadrant IWMS analysis focuses on…
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Following the International Energy Agency’s publication of a 10-Point Plan for reducing the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas, BECoop is launching a new assessment tool to help cooperative and community organisations realise the full potential of bioenergy projects. Earlier studies by BECoop, a project funded by the Horizon 2020 programme, have demonstrated wide variations in knowledge and acceptance…
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Savills Investment Management has hired Jan Willem Vis as Head of Client Capital, Netherlands. Based in Amsterdam, Vis will report to Giuseppe Oriani, Co-Head, Client Capital (EMEA) and work alongside Edgar Hertog and Marcel Fleminks – Co-Heads of Savills IM’s Netherlands operations, in a role that will develop client relations in the region. With over 20 years’ experience in global…
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A donation of five Philips Professional displays is helping international charitable organisation, the Salvation Army, deliver advanced educational resources and opportunities to children and adults living in less affluent regions of the Netherlands. Donated by PPDS, the global licensee of Philips professional TV and digital signage solutions, the five units which include 75” D-Line digital displace and 75” Philips T-Line…
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Video wall display and control solutions brand Datapath has expanded its business development team with two senior European appointments. For Southern Europe, covering Spain, Portugal and Italy, the company welcomes Carmen Jerez as regional sales manager. Based in Madrid, Carmen brings extensive experience in AV technical support and management following a strong history of success at Aplein Ingenieros. Carmen, who…
Read More »29.10.2021, 11:39 Erik Jaspers Elevated to IFMA Fellow The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has recognised the contribution of Erik Jaspers, Global Strategy & Innovation Director at Planon, to its international development by naming him as a Fellow. Jaspers, a consummate FM Technology expert who has helped define the agenda for information technology in the field of FM and Corporate…
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24.08.2021, 11:31 European Logistics Fund 3 Acquires Amsterdam Distribution Centre Savills Investment Management (Savills IM) has acquired a newly completed distribution centre near Amsterdam, the Netherlands from VDG Real Estate for EUR 46.9 million on behalf of its European Logistics Fund 3. ELF 3 is an open special alternative investment fund targeted at international investors, with the purchase representing the…
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11.08.2021, 08:55 Acquisition Boosts Mitie Telecom Capability Mitie has acquired DAEL Ventures UK, together with its subsidiaries DAEL Telecom, JB Towers and JISTICS for £15 million. DAEL Ventures is the UK arm of DAEL Netherlands, a leading provider of acquisition, design and construction (ADC) services for telecoms infrastructure. With a team of around 130 the company provides telecoms solutions for…
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06.07.2021, 10:53 Planon Inaugurates Nijmegen Campus Planon has opened a new state-of-the-art Innovation Campus in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The new building features a bar, gym and vegetable garden to promote social interaction, health and well-being, and is connected to the company’s headquarters in the city by a large ‘biophilic’ greenhouse constructed from glass and steel that has been dubbed “Planon Jungle” and…
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16.03.2021, 21:53 Study Confirms Accuracy of Legionella Test Method An independent study supports claims from IDEXX about the efficacy of its Legiolert solution for detecting Legionella pneumophila in non-potable water. Undertaken in the Netherlands by leading organisation in the field of water quality and water technology, WLN, the study compared Legiolert with Dutch national reference method, NEN 6265, which is…
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02.02.2021, 09:17 A New Era of Game-Changing Hospitality The Jan Heintze Kick Box function and hospitality suite at PSV Eindhoven’s 35,000 capacity Philips stadium has received eight new advanced smart Philips professional displays from PPDS. Named after the club’s European cup-winning legend who is also a Danish national team star (86 caps), the hospitality venue is capable of housing up…
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12.01.2021, 11:53 BSI Approved for UKCA BSI has been confirmed as an Approved Body for UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) marking which is replacing CE marking in England, Wales and Scotland following Brexit. The organisation will also continue to be a Notified Body for the Northern Ireland market. The UKCA mark replaces CE marking in Great Britain (GB) countries, although CE…
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09.07.2020, 11:08 Supporting Reopening Retailers Philips Professional Display Solutions (PDS) has announced a support and rewards programme to assist retailers with overcoming challenges presented by COVID-19. Developed with funding previously earmarked for its events and exhibitions programme, InSync provides a new destination for retailers and installation partners to discover and be inspired by some of the latest technology innovations and advancement to…
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03.02.2020, 12:51 Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) ISS has been recognised with a Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) by IAOP and The Rockefeller Foundation for hiring and providing career development opportunities to people who would otherwise have limited prospects for sustainable employment. The award recognises the global facility services provider for embracing diversity and inclusion in its HR policies, particularly in the…
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18.12.2019, 14:42 Happy Employees Make for Happy Results Uri Bar-Joseph, Mindspace’s Vice-President for Marketing, discusses recent data linking company performance to levels of employee loyalty. What sets successful businesses apart from unsuccessful ones, and guarantees better performance among employees? What creates loyalty among your staff, more creative ideas in the board room and better bottom lines each quarter? It’s a…
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27.11.2019, 10:42 The Impact of Brexit on Future Workspaces Steve Marsden, Co-founder of flexible workspace search agency Domain Office Search considers the impact of the continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit on the UK’s workspace market and economy. Uncertain about uncertainty? The UK has narrowly avoided a recession by the skin of its teeth. Many sectors have been affected, along with their…
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27.11.2019, 08:41 Making Millions Safer G4S is delivering emergency first aid, fire and evacuation safety training to 10,000 employees of the Dutch railway company, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) every year. With millions of passengers travelling on trains and through railway stations every day in the Netherlands, there’s always a high chance train or station staff will be called on in an…
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30.08.2019, 11:42 Going “Glocal” Dari Shechter, vice-president for art and design at Mindspace and Lily Stanger, the global coworking space provider’s design lead, consider the impact of local influences on global office design. Ever order a McAloo Tikki Burger? Or a Stroopwafel McFlurry? Maybe you’ve never heard of the vegetarian burger on the menu at McDonald’s in India or…
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06.06.2019, 01:57 World’s Largest IoT PropTech Contract Dutch electromechanical contractor Croonwolter&dros (CW&D) will connect more than 5,000 commercial buildings to the Gooee Building Intelligence Platform under a ground-breaking subscription-based agreement. The Gooee platform, a recipient of two Rabobank awards for innovation that was recently featured alongside IoT solutions from Humble Buildings and CBRE at the Building Holland exhibition, unifies building control, communication,…
Read More » 06.06.2019, 01:57 World’s Largest IoT PropTech Contract Dutch electromechanical contractor Croonwolter&dros (CW&D) will connect more than 5,000 commercial buildings to the Gooee Building Intelligence Platform under a ground-breaking subscription-based agreement. The Gooee platform, a recipient of two Rabobank awards for innovation that was recently featured alongside IoT solutions from Humble Buildings and CBRE at the Building Holland exhibition, unifies building control, communication,…
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15.03.2019, 16:24 Thwarting Electronic Bike Theft A track and trace security solution developed by G4S and AXA is making life difficult for thieves of electronic bicycles in the Netherlands. The popularity of electronic bicycles (e-bikes) has seen a remarkable rise in recent years, with around 34 million e-bikes sold worldwide in 2017. China is by far the largest…
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